# Mobile Data Usage While Using FieldEdge

## Overview

This article gives a single reference comparison for how much cellular data FieldEdge can use relative to a common maps app, and explains how campaigns can measure their own usage if data caps are a concern.

In one side-by-side measurement, data use was approximately:

| App / activity                            | Approx. data |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| **FieldEdge**                             | **5.3 MB**   |
| **Google Maps** (turn-by-turn directions) | **6.28 MB**  |

Note: Actual usage varies with list size, time online, map use, and sync activity—treat any published figure as *illustrative*, not a guarantee for every session.

## If you are concerned about data usage

We recommend running a short pilot with a few volunteers. Have them canvass—or simulate part of a typical shift the way they normally would.

### How to measure data usage

* **iPhone and iPad:** See Apple's guide: [Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4146).
* **Android:** See Google Pixel docs: [Reduce & manage mobile data usage](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2819524)

## Related articles

* [Offline capabilities](https://guides.fieldedgeapp.com/product-tour-or-mobile-app/offline-capabilities)
* [Battery usage tips while using FieldEdge](https://guides.fieldedgeapp.com/everything-else/other-guides/battery-usage-tips-while-using-fieldedge)
* [Canvassing overview](https://guides.fieldedgeapp.com/guide-to-canvassing-and-calls/canvassing-overview)